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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1501   CAS 0389-1501; Toasting fork
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Toasting fork
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture mid- to late 1600s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: steel, brass, silver
Description Toasting fork designed for toasting teacakes or apples over an open fire; Three prongs arranged in a triangle on top of a ball; The prongs and ball are screwed onto the handle shaft and are detachable.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 6.9, Length = 49.4